Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comGrand Canyon West Rim Day Trip by Coach, Helicopter and Boat with Optional Skywalk
based on 20 reviews
Duration: 12 hours (approx.)
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Product code: 3951HELIBOAT
20 reviews of Grand Canyon West Rim Day Trip by Coach, Helicopter and Boat with Optional Skywalk
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The Grand Canyon, the helicopter and the boat ride were all highlights of my entire trip but I would not recommend this supplier. They overbooked this tour by at least six people, so we spent thirty minutes convincing people to give up their seat so we could actually leave. It felt like we were a herd of cattle on this tour. It was very impersonal, and it took us literally two hours to check in and get the trip under way to the canyon. There were also several hidden costs on this trip, including the helicopter fuel surcharge. It caused our trip to be increased by about sixty dollars. We could have taken another tour supplier for less, and we probably wouldn't have felt like animals crammed into a small cage. I would suggest finding another tour supplier to get you to the canyon. The tour company spoiled the trip from the beginning. The beauty of the Grand Canyon, though, eventually made up for all the problems caused by the tour supplier. The helicopter ride was wonderful and it gives you a full view of the canyon. You can even see the Skywalk from the helicopter. I would definitely recommend taking the helicopter trip and the boat ride because they give you a spectacular view of the Grand Canyon that can't be experienced on the ground.
Reviewed by: Stephanie K, United States of America, January 2008
Although when you arrive at the West Rim the instructions given are pretty vague, the trip to the bottom of the canyon was amazing! The bus driver told us to be back by 2:30, but the helicopter ride got us back at 3:30, something that was out of our control. Our driver was very rude to us and the others on our return, even after we explained that it was not our fault. This kind of spoiled it for us. That being said, the view from the helicopter was spectacular and the young male guide on the raft below was very nice and full of great information. We floated down the river in silence, which was the highlight, as it has to be seen to be believed. If there was better communication between the helicopter company and the bus company, this day would have been perfect. The fact that the bus driver was so rude to us put a dark cloud over the whole thing. Go for the view, and I hope your driver is nicer!!
Reviewed by: Jamie C, United Kingdom, September 2007
The trip was great. I loved the helicopter and the boat. The trip's downfall was that we were picked up at 5:50, and we had to wait than for over two hours at the office. For breakfast we got a coffee and a bun! But worst of all, the dinner was awful. It's too long a day without some proper food.
Reviewed by: Julian N, Ireland, August 2007
The Grand Canyon is amazing, the reason that I am not recommending the Grand Canyon West Rim Day Trip by Coach, Helicopter and Boat with Optional Skywalk is because the company that sells the trip didn't give us time to enjoy all the attractions, mainly if the skywalk is included. Also, this option was seven dollars less expensive if bought there in the Grand Canyon than in the internet. The skywalk isn't a good option even if it was for free, because the time spent in line and it isn't the highest point that you can see the canyon.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United States of America, August 2009
Trip stop at Hoover Dam was not at the main stop but at a small shop behind the dam so you got a view of the back side of the dam. The toilet facilities were construction site portaloos with no facilities to wash hands. Bought hand wash at the shop for 7 dollars, saw same product in a supermarket for 1 dollar. Flight was cancelled due to bad weather which was not the fault of the organiser. The trip would have been good if everything went smooth but a nightmare to sort out if not.
Reviewed by: Marion E, United Kingdom, September 2007
